Alan 1,273 #1 Posted April 5, 2016 After weeks of sorting, finding goodie's and clearing junk, the Showman and I thought we would have a play for a change. Chris had left one of his horses on site for haulage duty's in case it was needed while I was finishing off my Roper, so as it was a nice sunny day we had a drive around to start with. Last week, during his usual end of day walkabout, Chris spotted a long lost trailer which I knew was somewhere on John's land. We decided to drag it out from the undergrowth for a better look. As expected it was in poor condition, the woodwork having rotted away and the lighter metal not much better. The main chassis was still good and solid and the wheels still revolved. Hitching up one tractor got it moving until the wet muddy ground caused wheel spin. The same result with the other tractor. Both tractors hitched up together did the trick. The trailer was then towed across the field to a new resting place. For some unknown reason, the sun decided to replace it's self with clouds and rain so we finished up a bit soggy. As usually happens, after spoiling the fun the sun decided to play nicely again. We didn't manage to take photo's of the tow in progress. Too busy having fun. The last photo, scanned from an old print, shows the same trailer about 43 years ago just after John and I had returned from a Bolens and equipment recovery trip. The things we got away with in those days. Just imagine being on the road with that lot these days. My son, on the tractor, was just pretending to drive. The Bolens in the trailer has somehow now found it's way to Norfolk. The four wheel trailer is the one Chris is restoring now. Another fun filled day. Thanks Chris. 6 Ian, Stormin, Triumph66 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted April 6, 2016 What's Chris going to do with the trailer? Restore it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #3 Posted April 6, 2016 No he is isn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted April 6, 2016 8 minutes ago, the showman said: No he is isn't. it's had a rough life, surprised the wheels are still there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #5 Posted April 6, 2016 10 minutes ago, meadowfield said: it's had a rough life, surprised the wheels are still there! Tyres look ok. I'm sure you can find a use for the wheels and axle, Chris. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #6 Posted April 6, 2016 2 hours ago, Stormin said: What's Chris going to do with the trailer? Restore it? I told him if it was tipped on it's side it would go into the sprinter. He didn't want to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan 1,273 #7 Posted April 6, 2016 1 hour ago, meadowfield said: it's had a rough life, surprised the wheels are still there! It was in good condition 43 odd years ago. The weather has given it a good battering though. There are a few similar wheels and tires still in storage in John's barn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #8 Posted April 6, 2016 I recon Phil should have it to go with the B450 he now owns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #9 Posted April 6, 2016 24 minutes ago, Chris said: I recon Phil should have it to go with the B450 he now owns Chris, I think it would look cool on a HT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
